Bus Driver Charged in Students' Torment
Driver did nothing to stop sexual assaults, prosecutors say
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 | Updated 1:44 PM CST
Three high school students are charged with assaulting at least one girl on a Portage, Ind., school bus.
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The driver of a Portage High School bus where three kids allegedly terrorized and sexually assaulted other students has been charged in the incident, the Post-Tribune reported.
Terry Burch, 68, of Portage faces felony charges of neglect of dependent, and could serve up to three years in prison if convicted.
According to court records, the parents of one of the girls, who had her head forced to one boy’s exposed genitals, confronted the bus driver at the bus stop.
Burch allegedly said he allowed such behavior because it was taking place after school and he felt he had no authority.
Copyright SunTimes
Posted Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 - 1:44 PM CST
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